gun

a weapon that shoots bullets or other projectiles and is powered by gunpowder

arma de fuego, pistola, rifle

Collocations fire a gun · carry a gun

• He was carrying a gun.

  Era portador de un arma.

a device used in shooting sports to fire bullets or pellets at targets

arma de tiro, escopeta, rifle

Collocations shoot a gun · use a gun

• She enjoys shooting at the range.

  Ella disfruta disparando en el campo de tiro.

the part of a firearm that holds and fires the ammunition

arma, cañón, recámara

Collocations clean the gun · oil the gun

• He cleaned his gun thoroughly.

  Limpia su arma a fondo.